Summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to overhaul parts of the FDA, specifically targeting the agency’s nutrition department, which he claims “are not doing their jobs” and failing to protect public health.

Kennedy, a known opponent of vaccinations and the pharmaceutical industry, said he could “clear out” corruption in health agencies. President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he would give Kennedy significant influence over health policy, though Trump’s campaign denied he would lead HHS.

Experts and family members warn that Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance could have serious public health repercussions.

    • MagicShel@lemmy.zip
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      7 days ago

      We’re gonna rediscover all kinds of wonderful words. Polio is a good one, too. Hey, with global warming, we ought to be able to brew up some malaria all across Trump country, right?

      You know what, let’s just not have doctors. That will cut healthcare costs really fucking quick.

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        7 days ago

        let’s just not have doctors

        Why not? Bunch of liberal elites anyway. Probably Jewish or turning kids trans or something too.

        Instead, for a small monthly donation, Pastor Jim can write you a prescription for Jesus! If that doesn’t work, you were a sinner anyway and God wanted you dead. Perfect system, praise be, onwards to greatness America! /S

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        Hey! I live in trump country, and I voted against him all 3 times as well as his down-ballot cronies.

        That said, bring on the malaria. It sounds better than living in trump country.